Today's Top 20 Stories
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Costco to sell Ozempic: 8 things for orthopedic surgeons to know
Just six months after entering the healthcare industry, big box retailer Costco has announced plans to launch a personalized weight loss program for its members, which includes the sale of GLP-1 weight loss drugs including Ozempic. -
Spine surgeon sues state of Florida, alleging wrongful shutdown and defamation
Alfred Bonati, MD, who owns Hudson, Fla.-based Bonati Spine Institute, sued the state of Florida for $500 million alleging his clinic was wrongfully shut down in 2023, ABC Action News reported April 4. -
Spineology taps executive vice president of sales
Minimally invasive spine surgery leader Spineology has tapped industry veteran Emory Rooney as its executive vice president of sales.
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Orthopedic surgeon pay by state, 2024
Minnesota is the highest-paying state for orthopedic surgeons based on the newest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 3. -
16 top hospitals for spine research: Avant-Garde Health
Avant-Garde Health shared its Healthcare Research All-Stars 2024 list, which recognizes top surgeons and hospitals across 10 specialties, including spine surgery. -
What 6 Johnson & Johnson execs were paid since 2021
Johnson & Johnson's CEO Joaquin Duato's total compensation was about $28.4 million in 2023, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission proxy filing. -
Henry Schein completes majority acquisition of TriMed
Henry Schein completed its acquisition of majority interest in TriMed, an orthopedic devicemaker, according to an April 4 news release.
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5 spine surgeons' strategies against cyberattacks
Cyberattacks have been at the forefront of healthcare leaders' minds in recent months after the wide-scale Change Healthcare incident. -
4 practices expanding imaging capabilities
In 2019, EOS imaging launched its EOSedge musculoskeletal imaging system, which captures images in seconds with less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays and CT scans. It can reduce the amount of radiation patients are exposed to by 80%. -
Meet the leaders of the 12 best hospitals in Florida for spine surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for spine surgery, including 12 in Florida. -
4 medtech notes: ZimVie, Orthofix and more
Here are four key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since March 27.
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NFL player plans 2nd career as orthopedic surgeon
The transition from NFL player to orthopedic specialist is not an unusual one. Several notable NFL players, including Chiefs offensive lineman Mark Adickes, MD, and Pittsburgh Steelers head surgeon James Bradley, MD, have begun musculoskeletal careers following their football careers. -
Meet the surgeons using Apple Vision Pro in the OR
Four orthopedic and spine surgeons have made strides using Apple's Apple Vision Pro headset in the operating room in 2024. -
Florida hospital adds 34 orthopedic suites
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice (Fla.) opened 34 new inpatient orthopedic suites on April 3, according to an April 3 report from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. -
Spinal cord injury patient able to walk after stem cell treatment
A man who was paralyzed seven years ago can walk and stand on his own after taking part in a stem cell study at Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, ABC News reported April 1. -
Accelus adds 2 leaders
Spine devicemaker Accelus named two new people to its leadership team — Rob German as vice president of research and development and Luke Perkins as senior director of product management. -
Outpatient spine cases grew 193% in Medicare patients over 10 years
Outpatient spine procedures grew among Medicare patients between 2010 and 2021, with significant yearly growth at ASCs, according to a study in the March 2024 issue of the North American Spine Society Journal. -
Captiva Spine introduces new SI joint system
Captiva Spine launched its TransFasten-LSF sacroiliac joint fusion system for minimally invasive procedures. -
What 6 execs at Zimmer Biomet were paid over 3 years
Zimmer Biomet's new CEO, Ivan Tornos, earned $10.2 million in total compensation in 2023, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission proxy filing. -
University of Michigan expands orthopedic presence
Carson City-based University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is expanding its orthopedic services in the area through the addition of three new providers.
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